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No-Peek Chicken Casserole Recipe

4.9 from 133 reviews

This No-Peek Chicken Casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken breasts baked with instant rice, savory cream of mushroom and chicken soups, and a flavorful onion soup mix. It’s a hands-off casserole that combines creamy textures and hearty flavors, perfect for a family dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Rice

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast
  • 2 cups instant rice

Soup Mixture

  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
  • 1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix (about 1 oz)
  • 1 can water (use empty soup can for measurement)

Additional Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
  2. Prepare Chicken: Place the 1 ½ pounds of chicken breasts evenly in a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish.
  3. Combine Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the 2 cups of instant rice, the cans of cream of mushroom soup and cream of chicken soup, the Lipton Onion Soup Mix, and 1 can of water until well blended.
  4. Assemble Casserole: Pour the soup and rice mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the casserole dish, spreading it out so the chicken is fully covered.
  5. Add Butter: Dot the top of the casserole with 1 tablespoon of butter to add flavor and moisture as it bakes.
  6. Cover and Bake: Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap steam and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  7. Check and Serve: After baking, remove the foil and check that chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Fluff the rice lightly with a fork before serving hot.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if preferred; adjust cooking time accordingly.
  • Using instant rice cuts down on cooking time while still producing a tender texture.
  • Make sure to cover the casserole well to keep moisture in and avoid drying out the rice and chicken.
  • This casserole pairs nicely with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

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